Clarke CBI speech on economy

Title

Clarke CBI speech on economy

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

18 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:03:33

Description

Peter Russell reports on Chancellor Kenneth Clarke’s speech to the Confederation of British Industry last night. Includes extracts, with Clarke speaking of his commitment to steady economic growth with low inflation, stating this is an aim he shares with Bank of England Governor Eddie George, and hinting at possible future tax cuts. Clarke also argues for the UK’s role in promoting free market enterprise within the European Union.

Contributors

Kenneth Clarke; Peter Russell

Keywords

Inflation; Taxation; UK; CBI; Free trade; Economic systems; Europe; Bank of England; Economic growth; EU; Eddie George

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